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This Smoke/CO Alarm is intended for residential use. It is not intended
for use in industrial applications where Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) requirements for Carbon Monoxide Alarms must
be met. The Smoke Alarm portion of this device is not intended to alert
hearing impaired residents. Special purpose Smoke Alarms should be
installed for hearing impaired residents (CO Alarms are not yet available
for the hearing impaired).
Smoke/CO Alarms may not waken all individuals. Practice the escape
plan at least twice a year, making sure that everyone is involved – from
kids to grandparents. Allow children to master fire escape planning and
practice before holding a fire drill at night when they are sleeping.
If children or others do not readily waken to the sound of the Smoke/CO
Alarm, or if there are infants or family members with mobility limitations,
make sure that someone is assigned to assist them in fire drill and in
the event of an emergency. It is recommended that you hold a fire drill
while family members are sleeping in order to determine their response
to the sound of the Smoke/CO Alarm while sleeping and to determine
whether they may need assistance in the event of an emergency.
Smoke/CO Alarms cannot work without power. Battery operated units
cannot work if the batteries are missing, disconnected or dead, if the wrong
type of batteries are used, or if the batteries are not installed correctly.
AC units cannot work if the AC power is cut off for any reason (open fuse
or circuit breaker, failure along a power line or at a power station, electrical
fire that burns the electrical wires, etc.). If you are concerned about the
limitations of battery or AC power, install both types of units.
This Smoke/CO Alarm will not sense smoke or CO that does not
reach the sensors. It will only sense smoke or CO at the sensor.
Smoke or CO may be present in other areas. Doors or other obstructions
may affect the rate at which CO or smoke reaches the sensors.
If bedroom doors are usually closed at night, we recommend you
install an alarm device (Combination CO and Smoke Alarm, or separate
CO Alarms and Smoke Alarms) in each bedroom and in the hallway
between them.
This Smoke/CO Alarm may not sense smoke or CO on another level
of the home. Example: This alarm device, installed on the second floor,
may not sense smoke or CO in the basement. For this reason, one
alarm device may not give adequate early warning.
If the Alarm...
Horn "chirps" about once per minute;
Voice: "Replace battery in [Location]" every 5
hours
Horn sounds 3 "chirps" every minute;
Voice: "Detector error in [Location, example
"Kitchen"], please see manual" repeated every
5 hours; LED has 3 flashes with "chirps".
The light flashes (RED) and the horn sounds 5
"chirps" every minute;
Voice: "Detector error in [Location, example
"Basement"], please see manual" repeated every
5 hours.
The Alarms are linked but do not communicate
with each other.
Possible interference. Reference the Wireless
Carbon Monoxide Alarm ONLY:
CO Alarm goes back into alarm 4 minutes after
you Silence it.
CO Alarm sounds frequently even though no high
levels of CO are revealed in an investigation.
Smoke Alarm ONLY:
Smoke Alarm sounds when no smoke is visible.
*For a list of acceptable replacement batteries, see "Regular Maintenance."
If you have questions that cannot be answered by reading this manual, call Consumer Affairs at 1-800-323-9005, M-F 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM (CST) & S-S 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (CST).
BRK Brands, Inc., ("BRK") the maker of First Alert
will be free from defects in material and workmanship. BRK, at its option, will repair or replace this product or any component of the product found to
be defective during the warranty period. Replacement will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component. If the product is no longer
available, replacement may be made with a similar product of equal or greater value. This is your exclusive warranty.
This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales receipt. Proof
of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance. BRK dealers, service centers, or retail stores selling BRK products do not have the right to alter,
modify or any way change the terms and conditions of this warranty.
This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following: negligent use or misuse of the product, use on improper
GENERAL LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE/CO ALARMS
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Problem...
Low battery warning.
MALFUNCTION SIGNAL. Device is not working
properly, and needs to be replaced.
END OF LIFE SIGNAL.
Alarm needs to be replaced.
Operation section of this manual.
Move Alarms to different locations. Add an
additional Alarm between the unresponsive
CO levels indicate a potentially dangerous
situation.
The CO Alarm may be improperly located.
Refer to "Where to Install This Alarm" for details.
Unwanted alarm may be caused by non-
emergency source like cooking smoke.
Silence Alarm using manual button; clean the
LIMITED WARRANTY
brand products warrants that for a period of seven years from the date of purchase, this product
®
Recommended minimum protection is one alarm device in every
sleeping area, every bedroom, and on every level of your home. Some
experts recommend battery powered Smoke and CO Alarms be used
in conjunction with interconnected AC powered Smoke Alarms. For
details, see "About Smoke Alarms" for details.
Smoke/CO Alarms may not be heard. The alarm horn loudness meets
or exceeds current UL standards of 85 dB at 10 feet (3 meters). However,
if the Smoke/CO Alarm is installed outside the bedroom, it may not wake
up a sound sleeper or one who has recently used drugs or has been
drinking alcoholic beverages. This is especially true if the door is closed
or only partly open. Even persons who are awake may not hear the alarm
horn if the sound is blocked by distance or closed doors. Noise from
traffic, stereo, radio, television, air conditioner, or other appliances may
also prevent alert persons from hearing the alarm horn. This Smoke/CO
Alarm is not intended for people who are hearing impaired.
The Alarm may not have time to alarm before the fire itself causes
damage, injury, or death, since smoke from some fires may not
reach the unit immediately. Examples of this include persons
smoking in bed, children playing with matches, or fires caused by
violent explosions resulting from escaping gas.
This Smoke/CO Alarm is not a substitute for life insurance.
Though this Smoke/CO Alarm warns against increasing CO levels or
the presence of smoke, BRK Brands, Inc. does not warrant or imply in
any way that they will protect lives. Homeowners and renters must still
insure their lives.
This Smoke/CO Alarm has a limited life. Although this Smoke/CO
Alarm and all of its parts have passed many stringent tests and are
designed to be as reliable as possible, any of these parts could fail at
any time. Therefore, you must test this device weekly. The unit should
be replaced immediately if it is not operating properly. All Smoke/CO
Alarms need to be replaced every 7 years. All Smoke Alarms need to
be replaced every 10 years.
This Smoke/CO Alarm is not foolproof. Like all other electronic
devices, this Smoke/CO Alarm has limitations. It can only detect smoke
or CO that reaches the sensors. It may not give early warning of the
source of smoke or CO is in a remote part of the home, away from the
alarm device.
You should...
Install two new AA batteries*.
Units under warranty should be returned to
manufacturer for replacement. See "Limited
Warranty" for details.
Immediately replace the Alarm.
Alarms to route the signal around obstructions.
IF YOU ARE FEELING SYMPTOMS OF CO
POISONING, EVACUATE your home and call
911 or the Fire Department. Refer to "If The CO
Alarm Sounds" for details.
Relocate your Alarm. If frequent alarms
continue, have home rechecked for potential
CO problems. You may be experiencing an
intermittent CO problem.
Alarm's cover with a soft, clean cloth. If frequent
unwanted alarms continue, relocate your Alarm.
Alarm may be too close to a kitchen, cooking
appliance, or steamy bathroom.
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